Maybe one of you van guys can make input on this question for a pickup owner. Thanks in advance.

I've considered buying the BD - Power driver's side exhaust manifold for my pickup to eliminate the restriction of the stock manifold.

This modification is well documented on Diesel Place:

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/sho...anifold+change (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=249248&highlight=manifold+change)


Recently, on another web site, I read a thread that implied that a Duramax Express/Savana Van driver's side exhaust manifold would fit the stock Duramax pickup and that it was less restrictive than the stock pickup manifold -- could be used instead of the BD - Power part for a better driver’s side exhaust flow..

The thread did not go into any detail: part numbers, what years, how much less restrictive and like that.

Has anyone heard of this modification or have any input on its feasibility?

I think it looks the same as the pickup one.
The setup on the 4500-5500 trucks is different

Joey D, thanks for the input.

Looks like I was off on a wild goose chase.

I'll try another post on the "Engines" Forum and see if any 4500 5500 truck guys have anything to say on this subject.

Joey D, thanks for the input.

Looks like I was off on a wild goose chase.

I'll try another post on the "Engines" Forum and see if any 4500 5500 truck guys have anything to say on this subject.

I think both sides are different as well as the pipes up to the turbo. Maybe a clearence issue with ussing them.